Monthly Luncheon Nuggets

November 2012 Non-Luncheon Announcement

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We will be over at St Louis University this month but how can anyone not be aware of Super Storm Sandy and those folks on the East coast who were displaced, lost power for weeks, lost everything they value, or even lost their lives? There are ways to help, courtesy of the Red Cross and others. Try the Red Cross at https://www.redcross.org/donate. You will also see football teams, civic organizations, businesses, TV shows, and others affording you the opportunity to participate. If you care enough to help others now, others may think to help you if you should need it. No amount is too little, no effort is too late.

October 2012 Luncheon

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With a long absence forthcoming from future Disaster Preparedness discussions at our monthly luncheon, we hit three main items. First, a reminder that FREE CPR training is still available; current sign-ups have been minimal, so we’re looking for individuals or Site Managers to stand up and be counted. Second, we provided emphasis on the idea that bad things don’t only happen to your neighbors – they happen to you. Between now and January 2013 (our next get-together), we could talk about things like Old Man Winter, ice and snow, power failures, travel plans over holidays, safe partying, and generally extending oneself too far during the holidays. When you heard something on the radio, on TV, or in print that says “Do something safely….”, pay attention, they’re talking to you! Bad things don’t just happen to the other guy!! And third, I wanted to be among the first to wish everyone Season’s Greeting, a Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year.

September 2012 Luncheon

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For the third straight year, the Chapter will be funding a limited number of classes for CPR training at local Red Cross offices in the local area. Because of the cost of the classes, we must restrict this training to Chapter members only; we’re saving you about $100!!! It’s almost like free money, and you get potentially life-saving training! Training is available every few weeks from Red Cross facilities in Edwardsville, Fairview Heights, and Scott AFB. You must pre-register and pay on line; it’s easy – just go to www.redcrossstl.org, click on “Take a Class”, and follow the directions. To control our costs, please contact Paul Kozak and let him know you are signed up. This offer will extend to the end of the calendar year, or until allocated funds are expended. To get reimbursed, contact Paul again with a copy of your receipt and your course completion certificate. Don’t miss this opportunity!!

August 2012 Luncheon

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It’s not a popular topic, but certainly one in the news lately – the random shooting event in a crowded public location, like a theater, work area, a food store, or a mall. The emphasis here is that in this day and age, none of us should consider ourselves immune from these type of events. All of us are different and we have different ideas on what we could do/would do, but we all need a plan to enhance our safety and chances of survival. Access a good 6 minute presentation from the St. Louis County Police at this URL…http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/st-louis-county-police-share-video-with-tips-for-surviving/article_ebc79fcc-e65c-11e1-9f1f-001a4bcf6878.html (Phew - I tried it – cut and paste it - it works – trust me). There are no “book answers” to any situation, but this site gives some good ideas that experts say can make the best of these bad situations and perhaps save lives. It’s worth the visit. And it fits into the Think-Plan-Survive process!!

July 2012 Luncheon

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In keeping with our theme of personal responsibility for one’s security and awareness, we highlighted an agency that also has the Disaster Preparedness (DP) spirit. Specifically, a display in the front lobby of the base Commissary as been available for viewing by all patrons for several months. The display includes two lockers, one equipped with food items and the other with non-food items. The food items are dried foods, canned goods, bottled water, pre-processed foods, and other items that are readily storable and that have long shelf lives. By the way, you should also include your pets in this planning exercise. The non-food locker includes medical supplies, personal hygiene items, batteries, flash lights, first aid supplies, thermal blankets, and other items. All the items were small, stackable, and non-perishable – a perfect place for emergency supplies. Take a visit and see how the Commissary does it.

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